annexed by France on March 24th 1860, the other being Savoie. Named for its location in the Alps mountain ranges, it is bordered by Switzerland, with Geneva as the closest prime town and the pristine Lake Geneva. To the east it borders Italy, to the west the department of Ain and to the south it borders Savoie.
Haute Savoie is home to innumerable lakes, which dot its picturesque landscape. The crystal clear waters of the lake are ideal for swimming, sailing, surfing, kayaking, and many other water sports. Choose to stay at one of the wonderful
La Clusaz vacation rentals in the charming village of Clusaz, which is nestled in the foothills of the snow draped French Alps. From skiing, snowmobiling and sledging to hiking, trekking and mountain biking, there is so much to do here. You can also book your
Chamonix vacation home in Chamonix, a bustling city where skiing and mountaineering are the heart of the economic activity. Don’t miss out to visit the enchanting town of Evian les Bains, the most famous town on the French shores of Lake Geneva and renowned for its mineral water, Evian.
Haute Savoie will leave you spellbound with its great gastronomic specialties. Walk in to any of the restaurants of its cities and towns and you will be served sumptuous regional specialties along with the finest French wines. Easily accessible from
Haute Savoie France accommodations are a plethora of specialty restaurants where you can savor Italian, Portuguese, American, Chinese and loads of other international cuisines. As far as shopping is concerned there is a variety of shops selling almost everything from clothes to books, wooden work and beautiful handicrafts that make great souvenirs.